Hi Kes,

In fairness, I was referring to reports from the late 80s/early 90's when Shepherd scopes first emerged with their multi stadia reticles. The bracketing rings were a great answer to 'pre-LRF' range finding and still makes for an effective and quick system. Fairly calibre specific, the system is great, just as long as your targets are 9 or 18" units.

The 'one shot' zero system is of dubious value in reality - but the value of being able to see if there has been movement in the cross-hairs is worthwhile to my mind.

The likes of 'Guns & Ammo' had interesting articles on the potential for long range .22 shooting with the units & I was highly impressed by the possibilities for silly range plinking.

Shepherd vanished off the international scene for a time, and it is quite probable that their re-appearance has co-incided with improvements in optical technology and manufacture.

I believe their glass is now made by Nikon - says a lot!

Rgds

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